Early Childhood - Executive Director

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

The Executive Director is responsible for the overall management of the organization, including program development, resource allocation, and business operations. The Director establishes clear goals and direction for the organization, inspires and leads a diverse team of ECE professionals, advises and informs the board of directors, and champions the organization's vision, goals, and values.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Professionalism

• Know and follow the mission of Small World, Inc. of New Glarus
• Build positive relationships with families, children, team members, administration,

Board of Directors, and the communities in which we serve

• Demonstrate strong leadership, problem-solving, and coaching skills
• Display strong communication skills through listening, empathy, positive nonverbal
• communication, concision, friendliness, confidence, respect, open-mindedness, respect, and compassion
• Observe and follow the dress code as described in the staff policy handbook
• Protect the privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to families, children, team members, administration, and Board of DirectorsAvoid behavior that diminishes the reputation of Small World, Inc., while following laws and regulations put in place to prioritize the protection of children under our care
• Model positive behavior for children, families, and other team members
• Contribute to the improvement of the program by sharing and using the information gained from attending Early Childhood conferences or professional meetings
• Be available for work as required to maintain ratios and best practices
• Be flexible to the changing needs of the team members, board members, administration, and Small World, Inc. as a whole
• Be open and receptive to feedback and suggestions from board members, team members, and other customers 

Health, Safety and Nutrition

• Administer and document fire and tornado drills
• Train employees annually on the USDA Federal Food Program
• Review medical and incident log books each quarter 

Customer Interactions

“Customer” is defined as children, families, employees, board members, and stakeholders

• Provide an inviting, secure, and comfortable environment for children, families, and employees
• Respect the dignity and basic rights of each child, family, and employee without discrimination
• Interact verbally and non-verbally with a respectful tone of voice and manner
• Know and follow Small World, Inc. positive guidance procedures as described in the staff policy handbook
• Treat all customers equally and respectfully
• Be supportive of all customers and their family situations
• Prepare and distribute quarterly newsletters and center activities
• Attend two community events per year

Managerial Responsibilities

• Oversee management team: Assistant Director, Kids World Manager and/or Small World Manager
• Prepare and track annual operating budget for Small World and Kids World
• Manage all Small World and Kids World insurance policies and contracts
• Manage account receivables and account payables for Small World and Kids World
• Conduct family tours at Small World and Kids World
• Manage enrollment of Small World and Kids World
• Follow and implement licensing regulations for Small World and Kids World
• Follow and implement YoungStar standards for Small World and Kids World
• Oversee annual teacher evaluations for Small World and Kids World employees
• Maintain team member files at both programs to adhere licensing regulation
• Write and submit applications for eligible grant opportunities
• Conduct quarterly management meetings
• Maintain Employee and Family Handbooks
• Oversee Small World, Inc. fundraising, functions, and events
• Work in conjunction with accounting company for payroll and financial reporting duties 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Registry Level Twelve or higher
• Five or more years of early childhood management experience
• Membership to at least one early childhood organization
• Background verification check
• Read staff policy and procedure handbook and sign that you understand its context
• Fill out required forms to be kept in your personnel file
• Complete and pass a physical and TB skin test within thirty days of hire
• Conduct monthly staff meetings and in-services
• Attend monthly board meeting and required committee meetings
• Implementation of Wisconsin State Licensing Rules and Regulations and YoungStar standards Be able to lift to forty pounds 

Education Requirements

• Twenty-five hours of continuing education per calendar year
• Attend one early childhood conference per year
• Attend one leadership-focused conference per year
• Minimum of ten hours of leadership, communication, or management training per year 

Cover letter to accompany resume

• 40% childcare discount, employer paid dental and vision, employer paid disability and life insurance,

Small World Inc. is a non-profit child care center serving our surrounding communities for over 25 years!